Head Start Family Advocate

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support Eligibility, Recruitment, Selection, Enrollment and Attendance (ERSEA) and record-keeping compliance.
• Provide case management, parent education and crisis intervention to support self-sufficiency for all Pre-K families.
• Coordinate parent events related to program goals and governance.
• Coordinate parent meetings and events.
• Provide social services, as required by the Federal Performance Standards, to children and families, including those with disabilities.
• Acts as liaison and support between parents, classroom/school staff, community agencies and other staff.
• Daily contact with clients (children and families) and program staff to ensure quality program implementation.
• Oversee all documentation and recordkeeping for compliance, including but not limited to:

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in social work, human services, family services, counseling or related field.
• Two years of related experience in Head Start. Experience in ERSEA preferred.
• Required to have access to reliable transportation in order to complete activities such as recruitment, intakes, community events, field trips and transition activities.